The Popes by Viscount John Julius Norwich
Well known for his histories of Norman Sicily, Venice, the Byzantine Empire and the Mediterranean, John Julius Norwich has now turned his attention to the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter himself - traditionally (though by no means historically) the first pope.
Norwich certainly has an eye for the tiny detail that illuminates a whole character -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *
Rattlingly stylish -- Edward Pearce * Tribune Magazine *
While this is a big book on a complex topic, it is a manageable one, displaying urbane literary skill -- Michael Walsh * Tablet *
A highly readable book -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *
Light spring reading for the serious-minded -- Paul Johnson * Spectator *
Rattlingly stylish -- Edward Pearce * Tribune Magazine *
While this is a big book on a complex topic, it is a manageable one, displaying urbane literary skill -- Michael Walsh * Tablet *
A highly readable book -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *
Light spring reading for the serious-minded -- Paul Johnson * Spectator *
John Julius Norwich is the author of histories of Norman Sicily, the Republic of Venice, the Byzantine Empire and, most recently, The Middle Sea: A History of the Mediterranean. He has also written on architecture, music and the history plays of Shakespeare, and has presented some thirty historical documentaries on BBC Television.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780701182908 |
| ISBN 10 | 0701182903 |
| Title | The Popes |
| Author | Viscount John Julius Norwich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-03-10 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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